Congratulations, you're a new mom! You have just entered a new stage called postpartum. This is the time when your body returns as closely as possible to its pre-pregnant state, usually in about six to eight weeks. During the postpartum period, you will experience many changes, both emotionally and physically, while learning how to manage all the adjustments required with becoming a new mother. The postpartum period also involves learning how to care for your newborn and function as a changed family unit.